Book FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the

Book FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the technologies and strategies inherent in nations competing in outer space-rockets and guided missiles, laser weapons, the American 'Strategic Defense Initiative' as proposed by President Ronald Reagan, nuclear weapons launched or destroyed from space, much more, not only providing an historical glimpse into the last years of the Cold War but also providing for futuristic possibilities that are still in development by a wider range of nations today. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 186pp., d.j. shows light edgewear to upper edge with one two-inch closed edgetear. A nice copy overall, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.